8-year-old became paralyzed from Guillain-Barre Syndrome during metapneumovirus treatment in hospital

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http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865551039/8-year-old-became-paralyzed-right-before-our-eyes-father-Lex-de-Azevedo-says.html

8-year-old became paralyzed right before our eyes, father Lex de Azevedo says

By Carole Mikita, Deseret News

Published: Monday, Feb. 27 2012 6:42 p.m. MST
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Vitor had two illnesses. He contracted metapneumovirus, which is a common virus that causes respiratory illnesses in children. He also had Guillain-Barre Syndrome, an autoimmune disease of the nervous system that often occurs along with either viral or bacterial infections. It usually strike adults between 30 and 50 years old, but can also affect children....

Pediatric Human Metapneumovirus was first identified in 2001.